ADT in Art History
The Associate in Arts Degree in Art History for Transfer (AA-T) at Citrus College promotes an understanding of art across cultures and geographic boundaries. Students are taught to articulate the historical, social and aesthetic functions of art through understanding of fundamental art and art history terminology, appreciation for art processes and analysis of art works.
The Associate Degree in Transfer provides a seamless transfer to the California State University system. (Students completing this degree are not required to fulfill additional local graduation requirements.)
A.A.-Transfer Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes
Students completing the Art History A.A.-Transfer Degree will:
- Assess and evaluate the contributions of artists throughout history and analyze art and architecture within the context of their functions and meanings.
- Research and assess theoretical information concerning the meanings and purposes of art and architecture, use scholarly sources, and express thoughts clearly in writing.
- Develop an appreciation for the arts, cultural practices, and history of people of the past and demonstrate how art and architecture is a reflection of that history.
Students receiving this transfer degree must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
- The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education - Breadth Requirements.
- A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
ADTs also require that students must earn a "C" (or "P") or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| ART 100A | Survey of Western Art from Prehistory through the Middle Ages | 3 |
| ART 100B | Survey of Western Art from Renaissance to Contemporary | 3 |
| ART 111 | Beginning Drawing | 3 |
| List A (3 units) Select the following course: | ||
| ART 206 | History of Latin American Art - Colonial through Contemporary | 3 |
| List B (3 units) Select one (1) of the following courses: | ||
| Figure Drawing I | 3 | |
| Figure Drawing II | 3 | |
| Two-Dimensional Design | 3 | |
| Three-Dimensional Design | 3 | |
| Beginning Painting | 3 | |
| Beginning Ceramics | 3 | |
| Intermediate Ceramics | 3 | |
| Computer Art Basics | 3 | |
| Beginning Clay Sculpture | 3 | |
| Intermediate Clay Sculpture | 3 | |
| Advanced Painting | 3 | |
| Basic Photography | 3 | |
| Intermediate Photography | 3 | |
| List C (3-5 units) Select one (1) of the following courses: | ||
Any course from List A or List B not already used. | 3 | |
| History of Architecture: Prehistory to Mannerism | 3 | |
| History of Architecture: Baroque to the Present Day | 3 | |
| Art History - Ancient Art | 3 | |
| Art History - Western Medieval Art | 3 | |
| Art History - Renaissance and Baroque Art in Western Europe | 3 | |
| Art History - Modern and Contemporary Art | 3 | |
| Intermediate Drawing | 3 | |
| Beginning Painting | 3 | |
| Motion Picture Appreciation | 3 | |
| Chinese I | 5 | |
| Chinese II | 5 | |
| French I | 5 | |
| French II | 5 | |
| German I | 5 | |
| German II | 5 | |
| German III | 5 | |
| German IV | 5 | |
| History of World Civilization up to 1500 C.E. | 3 | |
| History of World Civilization up to 1500 C.E./Honors | 3 | |
| History of World Civilization since 1500 | 3 | |
| History of the United States before 1877 | 3 | |
| History of the United States before 1877 - Honors | 3 | |
| History of the United States since 1877 | 3 | |
| History of the United States since 1877 - Honors | 3 | |
| Latin American Culture and Civilization | 3 | |
| History of Latin America to 1825 | 3 | |
| History of Modern Latin America | 3 | |
| Humanities - Prehistory through the Medieval Period | 3 | |
| Humanities - Prehistory through the Medieval Period - Honors | 3 | |
| Humanities from the Renaissance through the 19th Century | 3 | |
| Spanish Civilization | 3 | |
| Great Religions of the World | 3 | |
| Introduction to Philosophy | 3 | |
| Introduction to Philosophy - Honors | 3 | |
| Philosophy - Ethics | 3 | |
| History of Ancient Philosophy | 3 | |
| Spanish I | 5 | |
| Spanish II | 5 | |
| Spanish III | 5 | |
| Spanish IV | 5 | |
| Intermediate Spanish for Spanish Speakers I | 5 | |
| Intermediate Spanish for Spanish Speakers II | 5 | |
| Total Units | 18-20 | |
2-Year Curriculum Map Example
This map represents one possible pathway through the program and is only for reference.
*It is highly recommended that you make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.
Note: Co-requisite MATH course (2 units) and/or substitute ENGL 101E (5 units) may be needed based on placement.
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ART 111 | Beginning Drawing | 3 |
| ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H |
Reading and Composition or Reading and Composition - Honors |
4 |
| ART 100A or ART 100AH |
Survey of Western Art from Prehistory through the Middle Ages or Survey of Western Art from Prehistory through the Middle Ages - Honors |
3 |
| MATH 160 |
Mathematics for Everyday Living - A Liberal Arts Course or Introductory Statistics or Introductory Statistics - Honors |
4 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Winter Term 1 | ||
| ENGL 103 |
Composition and Critical Thinking or Composition and Critical Thinking - Honors or Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking or Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| ART 206 | History of Latin American Art - Colonial through Contemporary | 3 |
| ART 100B or ART 100BH |
Survey of Western Art from Renaissance to Contemporary or Survey of Western Art from Renaissance to Contemporary - Honors |
3 |
| SPCH 100 |
Interpersonal Communication or Interpersonal Communication - Honors or Public Address or Public Address - Honors |
3 |
| ETHN 101 or ETHN 116 |
Introduction to Ethnic Studies or Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies |
3 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Summer Term 1 | ||
| HIST 107 |
History of the United States before 1877 or History of the United States before 1877 - Honors or History of the United States since 1877 or History of the United States since 1877 - Honors or History of the African-Americans to 1876 or History of the African-Americans since 1876 or History of Women in the United States |
3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| ART 120 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ANTH 212 | Introduction to Physical Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 212L | Introduction to Physical Anthropology Lab | 1 |
| ART 115 |
Figure Drawing I or Figure Drawing II or Beginning Painting or Beginning Ceramics or Intermediate Ceramics or Computer Art Basics or Beginning Clay Sculpture or Advanced Painting or Basic Photography or Intermediate Photography |
3 |
| ENGL 290 |
Ethnic Voices in Film or Children's Literature or Children's Literature - Honors or Literature of the Bible or American Food And Culture: Global Origins, History, and Current Impacts or Great Religions of the World or Introduction to LGBTQ Studies |
3 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Winter Term 2 | ||
| POLI 103 or POLI 103H |
American Government and Politics or American Government and Politics - Honors |
3 |
| KIN 170 |
Fitness for Life or Health and Wellness in Society or Health and Wellness - Honors or Introduction to Nutrition |
3 |
| Units | 6 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| ART 121 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| Select two ARCH and/or ART electives. | ||
| ASTR 115 |
Planetary Astronomy or Planetary Astronomy - Honors or Life In The Universe or Physical Oceanography or Introduction to Forest Ecology or Physical Geography or Introduction to Weather and Climate |
3 |
| ARCH 250 |
History of Architecture: Prehistory to Mannerism or History of Architecture: Baroque to the Present Day or Art History - Fundamentals of Global Art History or Art History - Ancient Art or Art History - Western Medieval Art or Art History - Renaissance and Baroque Art in Western Europe or Art History - Modern and Contemporary Art or History of Photography or Survey of Arts of Africa, Oceania, and Indigenous North America or History of Motion Pictures: 1895-1945 or History of Motion Pictures 1945-Present |
6 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Total Units | 63 | |
Note: Course selections may affect total unit value.
Career Opportunities
There are a variety of careers you can do with this major.
To explore more about this major, schedule an appointment with a career counselor.